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June 19, 2014 In the Spotlight
Cutting-edge exercises highlight Purdue's emergency preparednessIt's a scenario almost as unthinkable as it is horrific: How do first responders reach shooting victims who need life-saving treatment while a perpetrator is still at large? As difficult as the question is, it must be answered, Purdue campus safety experts say. During the past week, Purdue police and Purdue firefighters have completed several drills to test their training and responsiveness to such an emergency. "This sort of situation is something that you hope you never see in your career," says Kevin Ply, Purdue's fire chief. "But if you don't practice to respond and practice frequently, you're going to fail miserably if it happens, and that would be catastrophic. That's why we are constantly evolving our emergency response procedures -- you hope you never have to use them, but you absolutely must have them in place." Faculty and staff newsMelosh selected as Purdue's 2014 McCoy Award winnerJay Melosh, a distinguished professor internationally known for his work on impact cratering, planetary tectonics and the physics of earthquakes and landslides, is the 2014 recipient of the Herbert Newby McCoy Award, the most prestigious research honor in the natural sciences given by Purdue. Boruch honored with Purdue's 2014 Research and Scholarship Distinction AwardCreative writing professor and award-winning poet Marianne Boruch, who developed and directed the master of fine arts program from its inception until 2005, is the recipient of the 2014 Purdue University Research and Scholarship Distinction Award. Fraudulent calls seek credit card informationCalls to Purdue campus numbers in which the caller claims to represent Xerox and requests credit card information to ship toner are fraudulent, University officials say. Reminder: Reportable Outside ActivitiesFaculty and staff are reminded to disclose their Reportable Outside Activities for the 2014-15 fiscal year through the online reporting system. The online system is located on the Employee Portal or at https://webapps.ecn.purdue.edu/VPEC/OAD. Available levels in Grant Street Garage to switch on MondayLevels 1-2-3 of the Grant Street Parking Garage will be unavailable for parking beginning Monday (June 23) through Aug. 1. Levels 4-5 will reopen at the same time, and measures are being taken to make use of the garage as convenient as possible as many visitors come to campus. Active Learning Center to increase truck traffic through campusThe demolition of the Engineering Administration Building (ENAD) and the retired Heating and Power Plant North (HPN) to allow for the construction of the new Active Learning Center will begin in June. As a result, there will be increased truck traffic to and from the project site, as shown in maps taking effect Monday (June 23). Concur users must reconcile all transactions in expense reportsProcurement Services would like to remind employees who use the Concur travel system that they must import and reconcile all Visa Travel credit card expenses in expense reports. Transactions are displayed in the "Available Card Charges" pane on the "My Concur" page, and transactions may take up to 10 business days to appear there. Research news
Smartphone adapted to measure person's gait, reduce fallsResearchers have shown how to modify a smartphone so that it can be used to measure a person's walking gait to prevent falls in people with compromised balance, such as the elderly or those with Parkinson's disease. New manufacturing methods needed for 'soft' machines, robotsResearchers have developed a technique that might be used to produce "soft machines" made of elastic materials and liquid metals for potential applications in robotics, medical devices and consumer electronics. Few, if any, big impact craters remain to be discovered on Earth, new model findsIt is likely that most of the large impact craters on Earth have already been discovered and that others have been erased, according to a new calculation by a pair of Purdue graduate students. Researchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. General news
Engineering alumnus' gift propels Zucrow labs expansionA Purdue engineering alumnus and longtime University supporter hopes to inspire others with his gift to the School of Mechanical Engineering and the nation's largest university propulsion laboratory. Purdue Polytechnic fellow promotes Purdue at White House eventA Purdue Polytechnic Institute faculty fellow and University lecturer participated Wednesday (June 18) in the White House Maker Faire, an event that saw students, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens sharing ideas about innovation. 
Purdue wins 'EcoCAR 2' accolades in creating hybrid-electric vehicleA group of Purdue engineering and technology students won kudos in a competition to convert an ordinary sedan into an ultra-efficient, hybrid-electric vehicle. PeopleAnderson serving as interim director at Sponsored Program ServicesLucia Anderson, special projects manager for Business Services, will serve as interim director in Sponsored Program Services (SPS). This change is effective Monday (June 23). Purdue sportsMostert, Bunch named Purdue Athletes of the YearDani Bunch, a senior thrower for Purdue, and Raheem Mostert, a junior sprinter and running back, have been named Purdue's Athletes of the Year for the 2013-14 school year. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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